Best Schools in Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY has a total of 28 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 13,039 students attend Elmira, NY schools. On average, schools in Elmira score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Elmira meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY has 6 high schools with 4,624 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Elmira score 89% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 83% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Elmira exceed expectations.
1. Horseheads Senior High School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1142 Students
2. Corning-painted Post High School
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Corning City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
3. Waverly High School
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Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
4. Thomas A Edison High School
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Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
5. Elmira High School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1249 Students
6. Elmira Psychiatric Center
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New York State Office Mental Health (omh) • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 6 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY has 5 middle schools with 3,026 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Elmira score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Elmira underperform expectations.
1. Corning-painted Post Middle School
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Corning City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 962 Students
2. Waverly Middle School
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Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 463 Students
3. Cohen Middle School
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Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
4. Horseheads Intermediate School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 569 Students
5. Ernie Davis Academy
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 802 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elmira, NY
Elmira, NY has 17 elementary schools with 5,389 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Elmira score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Elmira meet expectations.
1. Ridge Road School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 400 Students
2. Big Flats School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 388 Students
3. Cohen Elementary School
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Elmira Heights Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 494 Students
4. William E Severn Elementary School
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Corning City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
5. Broadway Elementary School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 359 Students
6. Center Street School
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Horseheads Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 280 Students
7. Hendy Avenue School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 403 Students
8. Thomas K Beecher School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 366 Students
9. Parley Coburn School
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Elmira City School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 424 Students
10. Lincoln Street Elementary School
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Waverly Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elmira, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elmira, NY has a total population of 31,098 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elmira, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elmira, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elmira, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elmira, NY.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elmira, NY Internet Health Assessment.
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